Our History
From a landmark constitutional reform to the birth of Enugu State's independent electricity regulator.
Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Act Signed
Former President Buhari signed the constitutional amendment moving electricity to the Concurrent Legislative List — empowering states to regulate their own electricity markets independently for the first time.
Enugu State Electricity Law Enacted
Enugu State enacted the Electricity Law No. 1 of 2023, establishing the EERC as the state's independent electricity regulator and defining its mandate, powers, and operational framework.
Commissioners Appointed
The Enugu State government appointed four Commissioners to lead the EERC: the Chairman/CEO, three Commissioners, and the General Counsel/Commission Secretary.
Confirmed by the State House of Assembly
The Enugu State House of Assembly confirmed the appointment of all four Commissioners, enabling EERC to become fully operational.
NERC Transfers Regulatory Oversight to EERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) officially transferred regulatory oversight of the Enugu electricity market to EERC — a historic milestone in Nigeria's electricity sector decentralisation.
EERC Office Complex Commissioned
The EERC headquarters at No 2 Forest Close, Off Forest Crescent, GRA, Enugu was officially commissioned — providing the Commission with a permanent base for its regulatory activities.
EERC Officially Assumes Full Mandate
EERC officially assumed its complete regulatory mandate — issuing licenses, setting tariffs, and enforcing standards within the Enugu State electricity market.
First Generation License Granted
EERC granted a 5MW Generation License to Tempo Energy Solutions — the first license issued by the Commission, marking the start of active electricity market regulation in Enugu.
Building the Future
EERC continues developing a robust regulatory framework, targeting 700MW of generation capacity and 20-hour daily power supply for all Enugu residents by 2030.